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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 648.96 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 648.96 and 303.56 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 648.96 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/648.96 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 648.96 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 196,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,998.30/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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